BITE user comments - marcusmuck
Comments by marcusmuck
The Nags Head, Little Bollington
Gone Kaput Closed. Well, renamed actually. I went there with my kids intent on letting them play whilst me & the missus had a chat but sadly this is now a trendy winebar/conference centre 'venue' with no playarea inside. There's still an outside play area which is good but since it was raining we left...... Brilliant for people who hate kids but sadly since they're the future of our species it stinks.... Other countries cater for kids so why don't we?
25 Mar 2008 19:35
I've not been in for a while- the pub has changed hands!! (probably a while ago). Bitter tastes a lot better than before (it used to have an aftertaste...). New menus & good service. Lots of nice nooks and crannies to sit in.
25 Mar 2008 18:04
Not a bad pub overall- A lot of potential but now closed indefinitely.
Large pub with extensive grounds so probably a prime spot for apartments. Shame about the nearby estate...
25 Mar 2008 18:00
Initially I liked what the refurb had done. The pub now has lots of students instead of chavs.
It's very busy for footie matches.
Food is well priced & reasonable quality.
The reason I no longer go is that on a dull Monday afternoon I went in with my family (wife & 2 kids). There were all of 2 other people in the pub & yet I was made to feel we were unwelcome. This was the waitress who refused to turn the gas fire off despite it roasting & the bar manager who greeted my arrival at the bar with barely concealed dislike. Not a way to attract families spending �30 upwards a visit.
5 Feb 2007 23:04
I've been a lot over the years. VERY cheap and the food is consistently good. Sunday roasts are great. There's a garden out the back which is good as it's a bit pokey inside: great in Summer but a bit damp in Winter. They're tolerant of kids and good behind the bar (I especially like the po-faced barman with his no-nonsense attitude). There's a bookcase of 50p novels if you're on your own too!!
4 Dec 2005 03:21
Is awaiting a major renovation apparently. Quite a lot of nooks and crannies (and a rear dining area that they sometimes open). It can be great for Sunday lunches with the wife/kids and Friday night with the mates (though forget getting anywhere near the pool table). Some of the bar staff in the past have been outstandingly good considering I'm not a local.
4 Dec 2005 03:13
The other review is brilliant! This is one of the oldest landmarks in the area!! Sadly this is a beefeater though and suffers from it. Dingy and shabby at the corners. On the upside there's plenty of room! It's divided into 2 bits- the bar area (which is like a normal pub) and the food area (normal Beefeater-style area). Prices are average and it tolerates kids so it's not all bad. Not exactly very friendly behind the bar but then what do I expect.
4 Dec 2005 02:51
My favorite Knutsford pub. It retains the old style opening times which can be a puzzler when you're dying of thirst for a pint of Landlord at 3.30pm.
2 rooms mean a pool/TV room and quieter food place (with additional seating at the back). Great range of beer & food is quality. Pretty friendly too- the good thing is it's not 'trendy' and the kiddies wouldn't be seen dead in here.
4 Dec 2005 02:38
New landlord 'Spencer' should sort this place out. The main clientele seems to come from nearby offices after work. Friendly enough and food average. It's VERY expensive and can be difficult to get a seat on match days.....
4 Dec 2005 02:33
I cannot praise this pub enough. If you remember what it used to be like it's like comparing Heaven with say.....Hell!
It suffers from the usual high prices and packed bar during the weekend but most pubs are like this. The food is very good, the beer outstanding and decor tasteful. The staff are very friendly and it's VERY good with kids whilst not suffering from the 'Hungry Horse' atmosphere. I've never seen any trouble and there's bags of parking etc etc.....
4 Dec 2005 02:04
I've had mixed fortunes with this pub. During the day it has a relaxed feel & is good to take kids as they don't seem to mind kids running amok. The decor is shabby and prices far from cheap but if you want a drink with plenty of space it's great. Last time I was in though was after 7pm and I was in a fight with a teenager off his head (the barman had continued to serve him all day). Avoid after dark......
4 Dec 2005 01:56
The Hare and Hounds Hotel, Timperley
I agree with all the other reviews BUT the positives are that it's good for taking kids plus it's good for watching footie as there are numerous screens. There's a separate section (non-smoking) for food & kids and in summer there's the bowling green that's safe for kids. The downside is it's a Pikey dive and the food is microwave city.
4 Dec 2005 01:47
It's amusing to read reviews that mirror my own experiences over the years. I finally got around to writing a letter of complaint a few months back but was sent a polite non-commital reply. The beer is good but the staff, service and food is what you'd expect from a place with a 'chain' mentality (high turnover of badly paid & trained staff). Good for drinking but not for family occasions.
4 Dec 2005 01:39
The Rope and Anchor, Dunham Massey
A real shame this! 11 years ago I went with my girlfriend (now missus) for a meal- it was amazing & the place was packed to the rafters because it was a REALLY superior place. Over the years I have been going an watched the place go downhill. The new owner had just started & was ringing the changes: I went quite a lot last year but went today to find it boarded up!! What a sad testament to our declining country that a place like this becomes flats. Like the 'Bleeding Wolf' if some of you remember what happened there.........shame on you developers.
25 Mar 2008 20:24